Dec 15, 2010

Maple Caramel Corn

If you are craving something sweet and simple this holiday season then this recipe might be quite perfect. Making your own caramel corn using maple syrup is quick and easy! Bring a bowlful to your next holiday party or place it in a holiday tin and give it as a gift to a teacher.

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Dec 07, 2010

Curried Root Vegetables

Our pantry and refrigerator are brimming with root vegetables this time of year. What better way to enjoy them than with a savory curry sauce? This recipe is vegan though it could be modified to add chicken or beef if desired. Another option would be to add a few cups of cooked garbanzo beans. Mmmmm, yum!

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Mar 23, 2010

Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Clusters

In preparing for Easter, I decided to make my own sugar-free candy (healthy treats) this year. The kids usually get a variety of raw nuts and dried fruits hiding inside those little plastic Easter eggs. That Easter bunny is just too darn healthy! Sometimes he leaves jelly beans and a lollipop too.

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Dec 07, 2009

Soft Molasses Cookies (gluten-free + egg-free + vegan)

Welcome to Christmas Cookie season! Today I am sharing my recipe for gluten-free and egg-free soft molasses cookies. These cookies are delicious and so easy to make, I am sure you will enjoy them. Although I normally use Sucanat to sweeten them (unrefined dried cane juice), I have also tried making them using coconut sugar.

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Jun 05, 2009

Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Flour Cake

Last week, I received an email from the President of Omega Nutrition. You’re probably familiar with this company—they’re best known for their flaxseed and coconut oils. He offered to send me free samples of their coconut flour, flax flour, and pumpkin seed flour. These unique flours can be used as gluten-free, grain-free, and nut-free baking alternatives. I was especially excited to try the pumpkin seed flour. It just sounded so exotic and new! I had never seen—or baked with—this type of grain-free flour before. Immediately after reading his email, an image of a rich chocolate cake began to take shape in my mind—right down to the minute details of sliced strawberries and mint leaves for garnish.

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